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JamboHouse Lamu is set in Lamu, 400 metres from Gallery Baraka, 500 metres from Lamu Museum, and 500 metres from 18th Century Swahili House Museum. It is situated 300 metres from Lamu Fort and offers luggage storage space. In addition to free WiFi, the property also features a sun terrace as well as beauty services.

Arnold is very helpful about places to eat and things to do. The available tea and coffee all day☺️ Proximity to the old town. Clean Price friendly on the pocket

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9.3
Wonderful
134 reviews

Situated within 500 metres of Manda Beach and 500 metres of Shela Beach in Lamu, Jua House provides accommodation with seating area. Housed in a building dating from 2015, this bed and breakfast is 200 metres from the Mnarani House. The bed and breakfast features city views and a sun terrace.

The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.

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9.2
Wonderful
259 reviews
Price from
$80
per night

This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 300 metres from the seafront and 3 km from the white sandy beach.

The bright rooms at Subira House have either a patio or a balcony and some have sea views and free Wi-Fi. Every room has a fan, a seating area, and a dining area.

The staff are always very helpful in case of anything. The room was clean, the entire hotel was clean and you can walk around barefoot.

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9
Wonderful
203 reviews
Price from
$55
per night

Umma House has a terrace and is situated in Lamu, within just 300 metres of Lamu Museum and 500 metres of Lamu Fort. Guests staying at this villa have access to a balcony. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is 100 metres away.

The house is a beautiful gem within old lamu town. The architecture is stunning, the rooms are freshened by fans and the pool is great to escape the day’s heat. The house staff is incredibly helpful and Peter was a great caretaker. We would also warmly recommend arranging a tour of the old town and of shela, as well as a boat tour if one wishes, with Abu. Abu is knowledgeable and loves his job; he is a great storyteller and a great artist (ask to see his recycled art). Walking around Lamu with him and learning about this unique place from him was a wonderful experience.

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9.3
Wonderful
11 reviews
Price from
$105
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, sea view and a terrace, Makubwa House is situated in Lamu. The property was built in 19th century, and has accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The holiday home features an indoor pool and a shared kitchen.

The staff and manager of the house so helpful. Lots of advice and recommendations where to eat. Also easy to find in the maze of Lamu, close to the jetty but far enough for a peaceful stay

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9.1
Wonderful
37 reviews
Price from
$120
per night

Set 300 metres from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodation with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Price point was spot on! Location fantastic and conveniently close to the airport. Dinner next door at Lamu House was exceptional. Nice alternative to the more expensive Shella.

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8
Very Good
114 reviews
Price from
$56.25
per night

Offering a terrace and quiet street view, Wildebeeste Lamu is situated in Lamu, 300 metres from Lamu Fort and 400 metres from Gallery Baraka.

Some units also have a well-fitted kitchen equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a fridge.

This hostel is located in a gorgeous old Swahili style house. The manager is the BEST. So helpful he even had me picked up at the airport. It is located in the center of Lamu town really close to everything. Rooms are quite big. WiFi worked very well.

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8.8
Excellent
128 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Centre is located in Shela village, Lamu 2.7 km from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 2.8 km from Lamu Fort. The property features garden and sea views, a barbecue, and free WiFi is available.

The staff was INCREDIBLE. I felt like every single person was going out of their way to make sure I had everything I needed. They were able to arrange a PCR test, change money, accomodate meals and arrange activities. The yoga classes were wonderful and appropriate for the heat, the food was excellent. I could go on and on about how amazing my stay was.

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8.7
Excellent
243 reviews
Price from
$83
per night

Set within 100 metres of Lamu Museum and 200 metres of Lamu Fort in Lamu, Swahili Dreams Apartments offers accommodation with a kitchen.

With a private bathroom, units at the apartment complex also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace.

The design in this property is amazing, beautiful. The indoor pool is exquisite. The staff was excellent and the apartments large and comfortable.

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8.2
Very Good
9 reviews
Price from
$86
per night

Situated in Lamu, Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House offers accommodation with a terrace and kitchen. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool.

This villa was gorgeous, in the historic Swahili style of Lamu. We had the loveliest time here. The location is relatively quiet though you are in the middle of town - we walked everywhere easily. There is also good Wi-Fi which was great for us as we were working remotely on some of the days. The rooftop has a lovely breeze and sitting area where the Wi-Fi reaches. There is also a very nice sitting area around the small pool. Jamhuri, who welcomed us on arrival, was friendly and easy to communicate with. With enjoyed every moment of our stay and I would definitely return again.

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8.7
Excellent
35 reviews
Price from
$51
per night

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  • Jua House
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 reviews

    Jua House provides accommodations in Lamu. The bed and breakfast features city views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property.

    The staff are absolutely amazing. The house is so aesthetically pleasing and clean.

  • Beytsalam
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews

    Set 984 feet from Lamu Fort, Beytsalam offers accommodations with a shared lounge, a terrace and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered.

    location was perfect..everything seemed within reach.

  • Banana House and Wellness Centre
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews

    Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Banana House and Wellness Center is located in Shela village, Lamu 1.7 mi from Gallery Baraka. The property is set 1.7 mi from Lamu Fort.

    Loved the Swahili dinner - what a great initiative

  • Mangrove House
    Breakfast options
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 24 reviews

    Facing the seafront on Manda Island, Mangrove House features a private beach area. Among the various facilities are barbecue facilities and a garden.

    Proximity to the beach, general environment is calming.

  • Jamala Guesthouse
    Breakfast options
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 52 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Jamala Guest house is located in Lamu in the Coast region, 141 feet from Lamu fort. Popular points of interest around the property include Old Jetty (Lamu) and Water well.

    - superfriendly staff - clean rooms - lovely breakfast

  • Kijani Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 68 reviews

    Featuring a swimming pool and tropical gardens, Kijani Hotel is located on the coast of Lamu Island, along the Indian Ocean. The décor comes with natural handmade furniture, lanterns and ornaments.

    the staff are amazing at reception and dining room

  • Samaki House
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 118 reviews

    Providing garden views, a garden, and free Wifi, Samaki House is located in Lamu, a 2-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 400 yards from Lamu Museum.

    Caretaker Moses and owner Brian were very nice, thank you!

  • JamboHouse Lamu
    Breakfast options
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 134 reviews

    JamboHouse Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 700 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

    The place is amazing and the owner is helping you on a 360° basis. I will come back.

These vacation rentals in Lamu have options with FREE cancellation

  • Umma House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Umma House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 9-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This villa features accommodations with a terrace.

    Décoration très raffinée,superbe maison ,petite piscine très agréable,chambres cozy

  • Swahili Dreams Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Swahili Dreams Apartments offers rooms in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available to all guests, while certain rooms will provide you with a terrace.

  • Beytsalaam Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 15 reviews

    Beytsalaam Apartments offers accommodations in Lamu, a 7-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. When staying at the apartment, guests can use private entrance.

    Beautifully decorated . Great location . Lovely people . Jivanjee the manager was incredibly attentive and helpful . All the staff were kind and warm and helpful in every way .

  • Amu House
    Free cancellation options available
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 68 reviews

    Providing a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Amu House is a recently renovated guest house a 1-minute walk from Lamu Fort and 200 yards from Lamu Museum. This guest house provides a shared lounge.

    Beautiful old building with lovely places to relax.

  • Manama Suites Lamu
    Free cancellation options available

    Manama Suites Lamu offers accommodations in Lamu, a 8-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 0.6 miles from Riyadha Mosque.

  • Manama Suite
    Free cancellation options available

    Manama Suite offers accommodations in Lamu, a 10-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment features accommodations with a balcony.

  • Manama Suites Apartment
    Free cancellation options available

    Manama Suites Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu. The property features free private parking. All units feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, fully equipped kitchen, and terrace.

  • Yaye House
    Free cancellation options available

    Yaye House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 10-minute walk from Riyadha Mosque. Free Wifi is available throughout the property, and 18th Century Swahili House Museum is a few steps away.

Highly-rated vacation rentals in Lamu

  • Makubwa House
    8.0+ review score
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 37 reviews

    With an indoor pool and a terrace, Makubwa House is a historic vacation home that features accommodations with free Wifi. With sea views, this accommodation provides a balcony.

    Unique historic traditional storey building with antique furniture

  • Beautiful Mafriza Apartment
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Beautiful Mafriza Apartment offers accommodations in Lamu, a 6-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and half a mile from Riyadha Mosque. This apartment offers air-conditioned accommodations with a balcony.

  • Subira House
    8.0+ review score
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 203 reviews

    This historical Arabian-style building is located in the UNESCO-listed town of Lamu. It is less than 984 feet from the seafront and 1.9 mi from the white sandy beach.

    The hospitality of the stafff and how lovely the property is set up!

  • Wildebeeste Lamu
    8.0+ review score
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 128 reviews

    Just a 6-minute walk from 18th Century Swahili House Museum and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque, Wildebeeste Lamu features accommodations in Lamu, with a terrace.

    Great people and very central in a great traditional way.

  • Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 35 reviews

    Authentic Swahili style villa Milele House offers accommodations in Lamu, a 4-minute walk from Gallery Baraka and 600 yards from Riyadha Mosque.

    prachtig !!! huis . zeer ruim en aangenaam midden in old lamu town

  • Amma's House
    8.0+ review score
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Amma's House features accommodations in Lamu near Gallery Baraka and Riyadha Mosque. Rooms include a private bathroom with a bath, while selected rooms also boast sea views.

  • Jahazi House
    8.0+ review score
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews

    Providing free bikes, Jahazi House features accommodations in Lamu. Among the facilities at this property are free shuttle service and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property.

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Vacation Rentals That Guests Love in Lamu

  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 52 reviews
    The place in very nice and calm in a very central position in the village of Lamu. The room was big, cozy and clean. Great value for money!
    Arianna
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $120
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 reviews
    Delicious home made breakfast from the in house bakery, a great team to look after you and a lovely airy place with lots of calm spaces to escape the heya and hustle of the village. I 100% recommend Jua House, especially for solo travelers and those wishing to avoid the hassle of renting a house.
    C
    Cynara
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $50
    6.7
    Scored 6.7
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 11 reviews
    Stop over is one of the first guest houses you notice when arriving in shella situated directly on the oceanfront.It is such a great place! Very nice rooms clean, and beautifully furnished.The staff could not be more welcoming and friendly! Breakfast was decent! The view of the ocean from the guest house was simply mind-blowing!!! For sure the best place to stay in Shella for that price bracket, talking from experience having visited a couple others before which are way inside the village. Will definitely come back here! Highly recommended
    Bassam
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $120
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 259 reviews
    The staff, food and overall ambience made our visit one of the nicest stays we’ve had in a long time. Immaculate facilities. The place is just so tastefully decorated and well thought out. Morning coffee on the terrace overlooking the harbour…. The village of Shela is lovely. No cars. Clean beaches.
    Reilly
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $81
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews
    All the staff are soo friendly and helpful🥰. Location is perfect,in Shella village where it is calm and quiet... and within walking distance from the jetty and places for quick bites...the place is clean with some of the best rooftop views in Shella Island🥰 You also get hot showers since the island can get a little cold sometimes. Accepts multiple payment options - card,cash,mpesa etc.
    HILDAH
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $81
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 256 reviews
    We had a beautiful room (the Kind Suite) with a fabulous large terrace strewn with day beds and nice furniture with fantastic views over the village and island. The staff were extremely helpful, the food was delivious, the bed was comfortable and the bathroom big and clean. We really enjoyed our stay and would return.
    Damian
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $152
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 243 reviews
    Great team, beautiful building and surroundings, close to Shela beach and the village, quiet, good breakfast, yoga classes every day, great spa. Team was easy to communicate with for airport pickup etc.
    Alice
    Solo traveler
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 64 reviews
    The serenity and beauty of the resort is what blew us away and made our stay extra special. So many cozy nooks in the villas to relax in, take a photo, put your feet up or read a book. The suite we stayed in was so cozy and had in our view the best view on the island. The Majlis staff are extremely polite and hardworking. We were impressed and enjoyed having conversations with them from time to time.
    Sanyu Annabelle
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $60
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 114 reviews
    This is a very nice guesthouse with friendly helpful staff. We had a room with shuttered windows on three sides and a balcony. Our view was across the water and in the street below we watched the boats coming and going, people at work with their donkeys, children swimming in the sea. Right next door is a great restaurant. Lamu is buzzing with life without mass tourism. A boat ride to Shela village takes you to a more conventional beachfront holiday. It is lovely there and the food and wine delightful.
    Carol
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $45
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 186 reviews
    The staff really went above and beyond, were very very accommodating. The breakfast was generous and delicious, the location was about a 2 minute walk to to the beach through the village's windy alleys and I found my way there even in the dark with no streetlights.
    V
    Valentine
    Solo traveler